419 scam: " Mr. Frank Ojo"<mrfrankojo52@gmail.com> Dear Friend

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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

The so-called "419" scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc.

Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.

Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "dear friend" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "your urgent reply" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
- "confidential business" (scammers urge victims to keep the transaction secret because they don't want anyone to point out to them that it is a scam)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- mrfrankojo52@gmail.com (email address has been used in a known fraud before)

Fraud email example:

From: " Mr. Frank Ojo"<mrfrankojo52@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 08 Mar 2016 16:33:30 -0300
Subject: Dear Friend

Dear friend,
I am African, mother of 3 children. I have worked with a reputable companies and have equally served my country to the best of my ability. I am presently on a sick bed, taking treatment in my house in London.
I was rightfully informed that you are a very reliable person, capable of managing huge funds with utmost secrecy. I have urgent and confidential business proposition involving transfer of very huge amount which I
deposited in a private security vault. My sickness cannot allow me handle the transaction and my children cannot handle it either. I need you to receive the fund for safe keeping for my Children. you will be greatly rewarded because the volume of the money involve will be of great benefit for both of us.
I will give you more details as regards this transaction as soon as you notify me of your interest.

Awaiting your urgent reply,
Best regards,
Diezani Alison Madueke

Reply to: mrfrankojo52@gmail.com

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